Tool Item Number: 3508/9 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Harpoon rest carved in the shape of an animal. Base is flat, back slopes upward slightly into a tall slanted neck. Head is small and triangular in shape. No facial features, limbs or additional decoration.
History Of Use
Likely once attached to a harpoon as a finger rest.
Item History
- Made in Northwest Territories, Canada
- Owned by John P. Kelsall before 1995
- Owned by John T. Kelsall before June 28, 2021
- Received from John T. Kelsall (Donor) on June 28, 2021
What
Who
- Culture
- Inuit
- Previous Owner
- John P. Kelsall and John T. Kelsall
- Received from
- John T. Kelsall (Donor)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- Northwest Territories, Canada
When
- Ownership Date
- before 1995 and before June 28, 2021
- Acquisition Date
- on June 28, 2021
Other
- Condition
- good
- Accession Number
- 3508/0009